26 episodes

A weekly podcast looking at food and drink in Cumbria. We’re going to be talking to and about the people who grow it, raise it, make it, bake it, cook it, serve it, eat it and those who promote it.A Little Slice of Cumbria is about all things to do with Cumbrian food – from the west coast to the Pennines and from the borders to the bay.

A Little Slice of Cumbria Andy

    • Arts

A weekly podcast looking at food and drink in Cumbria. We’re going to be talking to and about the people who grow it, raise it, make it, bake it, cook it, serve it, eat it and those who promote it.A Little Slice of Cumbria is about all things to do with Cumbrian food – from the west coast to the Pennines and from the borders to the bay.

    The Moon and Sixpence

    The Moon and Sixpence

    Andy chats to Stephen Kidd, owner of The Moon and Sixpence coffee house in Cockermouth. They reminisced about the old days (briefly) and Stephen described how he ended up in the very last place he thought he would - his hometown! There's also a Luke at the News - we find out more about Luke's neighbour's doormat.

    https://www.facebook.com/sixandmoon/

    • 41 min
    Goodness and Grain

    Goodness and Grain

    Andy talks to Holly Baker, owner of Goodness and Grain, a refill shop in Cockermouth. They chat about how you can change your impact on your environment and how Holly came to be opening such a store in Cumbria. There's also a Luke at the News where we find out how Luke is getting on with his new flat...and his new neighbours.

    • 53 min
    Phil Byers - Allerdale Markets Manager

    Phil Byers - Allerdale Markets Manager

    We're back. Andy speaks to Phil Byers, Markets Manager for Allerdale Borough Council, We talk about the importance of markets, how councils are working to make them safe, and a little bit about how Phil started getting involved,  There's also A Luke at the News - find out how Luke's flat move has gone.

    • 38 min
    Roots Natural Food Market

    Roots Natural Food Market

    In this episode, Andy talks to Kyle Henderson who, with his partner Summer, set up Roots Natural Food Market in Carlisle. There's also a Luke at the News and an important update on Andy's Covid jab.

    http://www.rootsfruitandveg.com

    • 32 min
    Ben Wilkinson - Chef Director at The Cottage in the Wood

    Ben Wilkinson - Chef Director at The Cottage in the Wood

    Andy talks to Ben Wilkinson, Chef Director at the Michelin starred The Cottage in the Wood. We find out a little about Ben's past, what its like to be awarded a Michelin star, and if there's such a thing as a high end British cuisine. There's also a Luke at the News with Luke from Lakeland Mues. Enjoy.

    • 55 min
    Cumbrian Tea

    Cumbrian Tea

    This week there's a great interview with Mark Cant, founder of The Cumbrian Tea and Coffee Company. We find out about where the idea came from, what Mark got up to in the past and what the future holds for him and Cumbrian Tea. Luke is in fine form at A Luke at the News. Enjoy!

    • 45 min

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